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Unlocking Holistic Health with Kathleen Klug

Episode Overview In this enlightening episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Kathleen Klug, a seasoned expert with over 40 years in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. Kathleen shares her journey, insights on holistic health, and practical strategies for making lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, mental well-being, or spiritual balance, Kathleen’s holistic approach offers actionable steps to transform your life.

Guest Introduction: Kathleen Klug

Background:
40-year veteran in fitness, health, and wellness
Holistic Health Coach
Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente
Speaker and Author
Achievements:
Creator of the “Start with One” course
Author of Start with One: A Simple Approach to Upgrade Your Health, Body, Mind, and Spirit
Journey to Holistic Health

Early Career:
Began teaching group exercise in her late teens alongside her twin sister
Worked at Jack LaLanne Gym in the early 1980s
Professional Growth:
Transitioned from group exercise to personal training
Raised a family while pursuing higher education in addiction studies
Attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Current Roles:
Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente
Independent Health Coach
Author and Course Creator
Understanding Lifestyle Change

Common Challenges:
Overwhelm from excessive information
Contradictory advice leading to confusion
Difficulty in breaking long-standing habits
Core Principles:
Basics of Health: Eat healthy, move your body, reduce stress
Behavior Change: Importance of awareness and deliberate action
Addiction to Habits: How processed foods and ingrained behaviors act like addictions
The “Start with One” Approach

Concept Origin:
Inspired by the need to simplify the change process
Emphasizes starting with one manageable action to avoid overwhelm
Integrative Life Circle:
Assessment tool covering body, mind, and spirit
Identifies strengths and areas for improvement
Focuses on selecting one target behavior to change
The GEAR Mnemonic: A Framework for Change

Get Your Goal:
Set a specific, achievable daily target behavior
Environment:
Design your surroundings to support your goal (e.g., laying out walking shoes)
Ask for Support:
Seek accountability and connection from others
Reward:
Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements to reinforce positive behavior
Key Takeaways

Start Small: Focus on one change at a time to build momentum.
Understand Your Why: Clarify the deeper reasons behind your desire to change.
Create a Supportive Environment: Modify your surroundings to make healthy choices easier.
Seek Accountability: Engage with a support system to stay motivated.
Reward Progress: Use positive reinforcement to maintain new habits.
Resources Mentioned

Books:
Start with One: A Simple Approach to Upgrade Your Health, Body, Mind, and Spirit by Kathleen Klug
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Change or Die by Dr. Dean Ornish
Websites:
Kathleen Klug’s Coaching: www.KathleenKlug.com
Kathleen Klug’s Book: www.KathleenKlugBook.com
Dr. Allen Lycka’s Site: www.drallenlycka.com
How to Connect with Kathleen Klug

Website: www.KathleenKlug.com
Book Purchase: Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and www.KathleenKlugBook.com
Free Resources: Accessible through her website
BIO:

Kathleen Klug, a 40-year veteran in Fitness, Health, & Wellness, is a Holistic Health Coach, Health Educator at Kaiser Permanente, and Speaker. She’s the creator of the START with ONE eCourse and author of START with ONE – A Simple Approach to Upgrade Your Health – Body, Mind, and Spirit. Kathleen empowers people to revitalize their health through a holistic approach that nurtures body, mind, and spirit. Her teachings offer practical tools, mindset shifts, and a healthy dose of grace to inspire lasting, positive change.

Social Media:

Instagram: Kathleen Klug (@kathleenklughealth) • Instagram photos and videos

Coaching Website: https://kathleenklug.com

Book Website: https://kathleenklugbook.com

Integrated Health and Wellbeing: Create Sustainable Change One Step at a Time

Kathleen Klug explains how to create sustainable change one step at a time to achieve the positive results you want. And the good news is that any improvement you make in any area of your life will improve every area of your life. Kathleen is a 40 year veteran in the field of fitness, health, and wellness. She’s an author, Holistic health coach, health educator and the founder of KK Health Coaching. You can reach Kathleen at her website https://kathleenklug.com

Some of the highlights Kathleen shares:

How to create sustainable change one step at a time to achieve the positive results you want
What do you want to improve?
Now let’s talk about the how – Take one small action step
Start with one area – don’t worry about the others
How making one small change in one area of life improves all areas of our lives
Everything is connected
We need hope that we can heal our own bodies
It’s possible and you can do it
Take a personal assessment – what is working well? what needs improvement?
How chronic stress affects every cell in our body and every aspect of our life
Stress is perceived pressure – how we can decrease our stress level by changing our perception
The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step
What are the basic pillars of health?
Nutrition – our cells are created by the food we assimilate into our bodies
What we eat affects the way we feel
Reduce (or eliminate) processed foods and eat whole foods for better results
How moving your body improves mood, reduces stress, and improves health
Find an activity your enjoy
How joining a group or club improves connection and meaningful relationships
What is sleep hygiene and how does it affect the quality of my sleep?
A lot of people have sleep problems, here’s what you can do to naturally improve the quality of your sleep
Be careful about what you put in your mind before you go to sleep – the subconscious mind does not sleep
How gut health affects every aspect of your wellbeing
We eat “food-like” substances that are filled with toxins that hurt our bodies
Depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional issues are related to gut health
Any improvement you make in any area of your life will improve every area.
Get your environment to support you
Reward yourself – celebrate small successes
Be kind to yourself
And more

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Start With One: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit with Kathleen Klug

In this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Kathleen Klug, holistic health coach and author of Start With One, to discuss the power of integrating mind, body, and spirit for lasting health and well-being. Kathleen shares her personal journey from childhood trauma to holistic health and provides actionable insights on how small, intentional steps can create sustainable health transformations.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling stuck in your health journey or overwhelmed by the pressure to it all, this episode is for you. Discover how to start with one small change and move forward with grace and purpose.

Thank you!
Kathleen

Unlocking Holistic Health with Kathleen Klug

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Kathleen Klug, a seasoned expert with over 40 years in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. Kathleen shares her journey, insights on holistic health, and practical strategies for making lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, mental well-being, or spiritual balance, Kathleen’s holistic approach offers actionable steps to transform your life.

A Simple Approach to Overall Wellness with Kathleen Klug

In this episode MacKenzie talks with Kathleen Klug, an integrative health coach with over 40 years of experience in guiding people to sustainable wellness, inside and out. In this episode Kathleen shares about her simple but effective approach to help people make lasting change in their lives, reminding us how much our mind and spirit contribute to our overall health.

The Power of Simplicity in Wellness

“Starting with one small change can lead to significant improvements.”

Brigitte Cutshall and Kathleen Klug explore the multifaceted nature of holistic health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.

Kathleen shares her personal journey into holistic health, the importance of simplicity in health practices, and the role of mindset and relationships in achieving well-being.

They discuss the impact of social media on self-perception and the necessity of curiosity and open-mindedness in health.